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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.92, 3,491.80 and 596.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.92, 3,491.80 and 596.56 is: 894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.92 : 3,491.80 = 596.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.92/3,491.80 = 596.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.92x = 3,491.80 × 596.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.92x = 2,083,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,068.21/2,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.82

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